Inn at Pleasant Lake » Pinot Noir

Red Tree, Napa, California, 2009

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:28:27 +0000

Great balance. Offers baked cherry pie, with rhubarb and blueberry, showing a wonderful fruit profile that is spicy, elegant and easy to drink. $32

Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:27:24 +0000

Ripe, focused and light, with dark currant, licorice and cream flavors mingling effectively on a polished frame. The finish persists harmoniously. $34

Benton Lane, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:26:21 +0000

Light and spicy with cinnamon and nutmeg overtones to the red berry and floral flavors. Lingers gently on the finish. $50

Yealands, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2008

lindamackenzie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:16:11 +0000

Beautifully focused, delivering a mouthful of juicy raspberry, wild strawberry and pomegranate flavors that linger on the sleek, bright finish. $9/glass or $36/bottle

Duck Pond, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

lindamackenzie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:13:32 +0000

Silky with elegant raspberry, root beer and floral flavors in a delicate frame. $38

Lemelson Vineyards, Thea’s Selection, Oregon, 2007

lindamackenzie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:42:46 +0000

This selection features bright, showy raspberry and strawberry aromas with hints of chocolate on the mid-palate and flavors of framboise and plums. Its distinct earthiness and minerality reflects the structure that characterizes the vintage. $60

Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2007

lindamackenzie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:40:28 +0000

This is a wonderful, lovely, dense wine – intensely flavored with deep fruits and hints of cassis. The palate is defined by a wholeness and richness of long lasting flavors and round tannins. The grapes were ripe to perfection, and it shows. $75

Cuvaison, Napa Valley, Carneros, California, 2006

admin — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:20:03 +0000

A beautiful pinot noir. Firm, with rich, spicy plum and black cherry that is nicely structured. Texture, acidity and tannins are nicely balanced. $64

Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2008

lindamackenzie — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Smooth and velvety, light with red cherry and raspberry flavors and a hint of mint in the background. Refreshing finish. $52